Epic Games is once again raising the bar in the gaming world with its most ambitious collaboration to date—an all-encompassing Star Wars experience launching in Fortnite on May 2, 2025. Titled “Galactic Battle,” this isn’t just a limited-time event; it’s a full seasonal transformation that brings the Star Wars universe into the Fortnite ecosystem like never before.
Epic Games Introduces Full Star Wars-Themed Season
The new update by Epic Games introduces a fully integrated Star Wars-themed season in Fortnite, offering fans a galaxy of immersive content. Players will enter a world where the lines between the Fortnite universe and Star Wars lore completely blur. From original trilogy characters to prequel icons, nearly every fan-favorite is making an appearance.
New Locations on the Fortnite Map
The latest Fortnite season revamps the entire island, adding legendary Star Wars locations. Players will drop into reimagined zones that feel like they’ve been pulled straight from the big screen. Some highlights include:
- The First Order Base – A snow-covered terrain guarded by stormtroopers.
- The Resistance Camp – Hidden within dense forests, this base serves as a rebel outpost.
- Outer Rim Outpost – Inspired by Tatooine’s Mos Eisley, full of danger and desert secrets.
- Vader’s Dojo – A high-tech fortress styled like a samurai temple, serving as Darth Vader’s command center.
These locations aren’t just visual changes—they bring new gameplay styles, traps, and story-driven quests.
Star Wars Characters in the Battle Pass
The Battle Pass for this special Fortnite season is loaded with Star Wars content. Players can unlock or purchase:
- Poe Dameron
- General Grievous
- Emperor Palpatine
- Jedi Evie (an exclusive Fortnite-original Jedi)
- Wookiee Team Leader
Additional characters like Mace Windu, Darth Jar Jar, and a new Mandalorian warrior will be available through the Item Shop. These skins aren’t just cosmetic—they come with themed back blings, pickaxes, and emotes.
Massive In-Game Event: Find the Force
Running from May 2 through May 23, the “Find the Force” event introduces narrative quests based on the prequel trilogy. Players will interact with holograms of Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, and Darth Maul, who guide them through Force training missions. Each completed quest earns XP and unlocks special items, including:
- DC-15 blasters
- Clone Trooper gear
- Force abilities: Push, Pull, and Lightsaber Throw
- Special gliders and emotes
Even the weather changes during key parts of the story, like epic sandstorms on Tatooine-style maps or electric storms when Sith lords arrive.
Free Stormtrooper Outfit Available Until August
One of the coolest perks of this season? Players can get the First Order Stormtrooper outfit for free. All they need to do is link their Epic Games account with a Disney account. This offer runs until August 31, 2025. Once linked, the skin will be added to their locker automatically.
How to redeem:
- Sign in to your Epic Games account.
- Go to account settings and link to your Disney account.
- Restart Fortnite and check your locker.
This cross-promotion between Epic Games and Disney rewards fans who are active across both platforms.
Epic Games Revamps Creative Mode for Star Wars Season
The creative mode is getting a massive update too. For the first time, players can build their own Star Wars battlegrounds using official assets. New prefabs include:
- Star Destroyer interiors
- Lightsaber training rooms
- Pod-racing tracks
- TIE Fighter hangars
Epic Games wants players to explore and create their own chapters in the Star Wars saga. Expect fan-made maps and challenges to explode in popularity over the next few weeks.
Competitive Mode and Ranked Duels Go Galactic
Fortnite’s competitive mode also joins the celebration. Star Wars-themed ranked duels allow players to face off as Sith vs Jedi or Resistance vs First Order. Winning multiple duels unlocks tiered lightsaber skins and Force-flavored loading screens.
Matchmaking is being balanced around new Force powers to ensure that gameplay stays competitive, fair, and fresh.
What Makes This Epic Games x Star Wars Crossover So Special?
Unlike previous Fortnite crossovers, which lasted a week or two, this season-long Star Wars celebration delivers a fully cohesive experience. There’s a storyline, an evolving island, daily challenges, and new gameplay mechanics that keep players engaged for weeks. Epic Games has ensured that this collaboration stands out by making Star Wars part of the game—not just an add-on.
This move is also strategically timed with Star Wars Day on May 4 (May the Fourth Be With You), ensuring massive player engagement and a viral spike in Fortnite’s popularity.
Let’s Wrap It Up…
Epic Games has outdone itself with this latest Fortnite season. The Star Wars crossover isn’t just cosmetic—it’s transformative. Whether you’re a diehard fan of the Skywalker saga or a Fortnite veteran looking for fresh content, this season delivers on every front.
As the Galactic Battle unfolds starting May 2, expect the island to light up with lightsabers, stormtrooper invasions, and Jedi duels unlike anything the game has offered before.